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Xbox pulled Call of Duty from day-one Game Pass launches, moving them to roughly a year later. This came with Game Pass price cuts. Data shows CoD wasn't driving new subscriptions but cannibalizing premium sales, and the franchise itself faces declining engagement and revenue, prompting Xbox's strategic pivot.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is dropping its monthly price from $30 to $23, and PC Game Pass from $16.50 to $14, effective April 21, 2026. The catch? New Call of Duty titles will no longer be day-one additions, instead joining the service about a year after their initial release. Xbox states this change is a direct response to player feedback regarding previous price increases.
Activision has taken legal action against prominent Call of Duty leaker @TheGhostOfHope, demanding he cease releasing confidential information. The company asserts that even incorrect leaks harm developers and player expectations. This move, amidst community backlash and recent CoD sales struggles, raises questions about the future of leaks in the franchise.
